How much does it cost?
It is FREE! All costs including; food, accommodations, and activities are paid for. Having camping gear is an asset, but not a necessity.
How old do I have to be?
The JCR program is for youth between the ages of 12-18. Youth can join on their 12th birthday, and age out on their 19th birthday.
When can I join?
Applications are taken through out the year. There is no mandatory start date.
How do I join?
Show up to one of the regular meetings, and fill out an application. you can find the next meeting on our Calendar page
How often do you meet?
Based on the youths’ schedule we typically meet once a week for regular JCR meetings. We have two weekend exercises each year. Occasionally there will be optional additional training that will be held normally held on a weekend day. There are also Enhanced Training Sessions (ETSs) that are optional to attend and held in various lengths and times throughout the year.
We are in the Process of establishing an Adult Committee which hopefully will meet bi-annually.
Check out the Calendar page for a list of everything going on.
What if I’m only 11 years old?
If you are 11, you are able to attend training and local events as long as you have guardian supervision. You will not be able to attend anything outside of community, or anything that is overnight.
How Can I Help?
There are a few ways you can help:
- Become and Adult Committee Member
- Volunteer to teach. This can be either a general skill or a lecture.
- Donate tools and supplies
What does an Adult Committee Member do?
An adult committee member helps run the program through the Society. Things like chaperone when needed, fundraise, share knowledge, and help with training and exercise ideas.
What is an exercise?
A JCR exercise is training where we further expand on the skills we have been learning. This will usually be conducted outside of the community. There are normally two exercises that are conducted each fiscal year that the Tahsis JCRs are eligible to able to attend. These exercises are usually during a weekend or school break, and are usually 3 nights in length. Some examples include: ATV, horseback riding, urban navigation, skiing, and many more. There are also opportunities for other training, but those are dependent on the number of spots available. Check out the Events Gallery page for a list of past events.
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